The Montana Arts Council is excited to announce the return of our Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program. Beginning April 21st, we will be accepting applications from mentor artist and apprenticeship pairs who are practicing traditional artforms. Approved mentor artists will receive $3,000 to support the passing down of skills, techniques, and cultural knowledge to a qualified apprentice.

Program Guidelines (PDF)

Program Guidelines (HTML)

Apply Here Beginning April 21st

Program Contacts

Brian Moody
brian.moody2@mt.gov
406-444-4700

Taylor Burby
folkarts@mt.gov
406-209-8839

Image: Blacksmith and Montana Circle of American Masters recipient Glenn Gilmore at his shop in Corvallis.